Author: scottiggy

Ravens:
Better result, but it wasn’t pretty. 2 Missed field goals that could have come back to bite us, and allowing “Cleveland” to shred our secondary on a number of occasions. This young defense has a long way to come, and our schedule doesn’t get much easier than Cleveland.

I expect Rice to miss the next game, but that isn’t bad. Pierce has often been more effective when giving Rice a breather, now we will see what he can do as the premier back, assuming I am right about the injury, which appears to be a day-to-day issue, with a high chance of re-injury. Houston is next on the list, and they haven’t been the sharpened tool set so far, but then again, their opponents
the first two weeks might be better than predicted. The Ravens will have to play better to beat Houston, and I am not sure we are capable of that yet.

Ravens:
You saw the game. You felt the pain. Everything turned on the failure of Harbaugh to throw the red challenge flag on what he was being told on the field to flag, but was too slow being relayed from the booth. What should have been 4th down and a punt turned into a long gain… and a long
game. The problem was exacerbated by our inability to catch the ball, and “own injuries” (Like the soccer term “Own Goal,” I am coining this phrase for Ravens players injuring Ravens players). We killed ourselves. The Broncos were just there to administer the sentence.

Next up is the Browns. A favorite rebound game, but the same questions remain. Can we get a running game going, can our receivers catch the ball, and can our inexperienced secondary avoid getting torched by one of the historically worst teams in the league?

Ravens:
Denver fans have been outraged by the NFL’s promotion of this weeks’ season opening game against the Ravens. Apparently, a larger than life size head shot of Joe Flacco, alongside Peyton Manning has offended their die hard fans to the point where they have taken to deface the poster whenever and where ever possible. Personally, I still get extreme bouts of anger and nausea when they display john elway’s picture ANY WHERE! I also refuse to drink any Coors products since they used him as a spokesman. At least I have real grounds for my anger. Denver Fans? Get over it. It’s only a game!

Ravens:
Ogden becomes the charter member of the Ravens in the Hall of Fame, but half you guys were there for the induction! Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the Ravens prepare for their first preseason game, where a lot of fringe players will need to be noticed or dust off that college resume for an alternate career path.

Ravens:
Ravens could open the season with as many as 4 starts on defense: Arthur Brown (LB), Matt Elam (S), Kyle Juszczyk (FB), and Brandon Williams (DT). Odds and predictions for the Ravens outlook are very confusing right now, but the consensus is that we are the 3rd best team in the AFC (with Denver and Houston ranked above us, respectively), and are given the pre-season edge to win the division. All eyes are on how the Ravens revamped defense will defend the Super Bowl Title. However, in my opinion, not enough attention has been paid to the loss of key WR Anquan Boldin, and how we will fill that void left by such a critical hands receiver. Note: Vonte Leach is still available and willing to be resigned by the Ravens.

Ravens:
Ravens are declared the 19th most valuable sports franchise in the world, dropping from 18th last year. 30 of 32 NFL teams ranked in the top 50, with only the Rams and Jags being left off the list… Season tickets have been mailed out, so if you haven’t gotten yours, you should be concerned… Lardarius Webb ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and is targeting the first game of the regular season for his return.

Ravens:
Flacco, Reed, and Rice were all named to the NFL Networks Top 100 players of 2013. Gear up is starting for Training camp which is only weeks away, believe it or not!

Ravens: The Ravens have been signing draft picks one by one, and 2012 team members received their Super Bowl Rings last week. Notably absent at the traditional White House visit was Anquan Boldin and Matt Birk. Birk skipped for political reason, being a avid Pro-Life supporter.
Harbaugh is picking on Courtney Upshaw’s eating habits, and Vonte Leach would like to restructure his contract to stick around a little longer. Ravens about $3.6M under salary cap presently.

Maryland Women’s Team to play for Division 1 Lacrosse Title! Go Terps!

Ravens:
A recent film study reported that Flacco actually had a quicker release in 2012, contributing to his success… Urlacher retires after 13 years and being released by the Bears earlier this spring. He says he couldn’t “bear” playing for another team.